Regulating doctors, ensuring good medical practice

Good Medical Practice: Research

  1. 70. Research involving people directly or indirectly is vital in improving care and reducing uncertainty for patients now and in the future, and improving the health of the population as a whole.
  2. 71. If you are involved in designing, organising or carrying out research, you must:
    1. a. put the protection of the participants’ interests first
    2. b. act with honesty and integrity
    3. c. follow the appropriate national research governance guidelines and the guidance in Research: The role and responsibilities of doctors.